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Haryana Civil Services (HCS) 2025 will follow the three-stage selection: Preliminary exam, Main exam, and Interview. The final result cut-off is essentially the lowest aggregate score (out of 675) among selected candidates after the interview. In HCS, final merit is based on the total marks in Mains (600) plus Interview (75), so separate category-wise cut-offs for the final stage are not officially published. (Only the final merit list is released.)

What is the HCS Prelims Cut Off?

The HCS Preliminary (screening) exam has two papers (General Studies and CSAT, 100 marks each), but only the General Studies paper (Paper I) marks are counted for qualification. The Prelims cut-off is the minimum marks in GS Paper I that candidates of each category must score to qualify for the Main exam. In practice, HPSC calls about 12 times the number of vacancies to mains, so the cut-off is set accordingly. Candidates must meet or exceed the cut-off for their category to advance. The Commission publishes a PDF of category-wise cut-offs with the prelims result. These cut-offs vary by year depending on exam difficulty, number of takers, and vacancies. For example, a very easy paper or fewer applicants can raise the cut-off, whereas a tough paper or more vacancies can lower it.

HCS Cut Off Prelims Last 5 Years (Category-wise)

The table below shows the HCS Prelims cut-off marks for recent exam cycles. Some years’ cut-offs have not yet been announced.

Each cut-off is the minimum marks (in Paper I) needed to qualify for the next stage. For example, only candidates scoring ≥68.50 in GS-I were shortlisted from the General category in 2021.

HCS Cut Off Mains Last 5 Years (Category-wise)

Unlike the prelims, HPSC does not publish separate category-wise cut-off marks for the Mains exam. Candidates who qualify prelims sit the Mains, and any cut-offs (if any) are implicit in the mark system. Ultimately, qualification for the interview depends on the merit list of Mains performance. In practice, Mains marks are used directly (with interview) for the final merit. Hence, no official “cut-off marks” for Mains are released.

“N.D.” = Not declared officially.

HCS Cut Off Final Result Last 5 Years (Category-wise)

The final cut-off (after interview) for each category would be the lowest total score of any candidate selected in that category. However, HPSC does not usually publish these separately. The final merit list is prepared on total marks out of 675, so explicit cut-off charts are not released.

As of now, final cut-offs are known only from merit lists (for example, the General category topper scored 301.2 in 2023 exam), and the last qualified scores can be inferred by candidates but are not formally released.

HCS Prelims Expected Cut Off 2025

Exact cutoffs for HCS 2025 will be announced after the exam. Based on past trends, analysts expect that the General category cutoff (out of 100 in GS Paper-I) may lie roughly in the 65–70 mark range, with OBC (BC-A/BC-B) cutoffs slightly lower, and SC a bit lower still.

HCS Cut Off Trend Analysis

Over the last few cycles, HCS cutoffs have shown noticeable shifts. In 2019 the General category prelim cut-off was as high as 130.31 (likely reflecting an earlier exam pattern). In contrast, 2021’s General cut-off was 68.50 (on the new scale). This illustrates how changes in exam pattern and difficulty affect cutoffs. Key factors influencing HCS cutoffs include the difficulty level of the exam (easier papers tend to raise cutoffs) and the number of vacancies vs. applicants (fewer vacancies usually raise the cutoff).

Category differences also matter: reserved categories typically have lower cutoffs due to reservation. For example, in 2021 the SC cut-off was 54.50 while General was 68.50. Similarly, EWS and BC categories had cutoffs between these extremes.

For the final merit, HPSC considers total marks in mains+interview, so last-rank scores (final cutoffs) depend on how many candidates qualified each category. Because the commission only publicly releases selected roll numbers, aspirants analyze past cutoffs themselves.

HCS Cut off FAQs

Q1. What is the HCS Cutoff for Prelims 2025?

The HCS Cutoff for Prelims 2025 has not been officially declared yet. Based on trends, the expected cutoff for the General category is between 68–72 marks.

Q2. Does HPSC release category-wise HCS Cutoff marks?

Yes, HPSC releases category-wise HCS Cutoff marks for the Prelims stage. However, Mains and Final cutoffs are not officially published.

Q3. How is the HCS Cutoff for the Final result calculated?

The HCS Cutoff for the Final result is based on the total marks secured in the Mains and Interview stages, but exact cutoff scores are not officially released.

Q4. Where can I check the official HCS Cutoff list?

You can check the official HCS Cutoff list on the Haryana Public Service Commission’s website at hpsc.gov.in under the Results section.

Q5. Has the HCS Cutoff increased in recent years?

Yes, the HCS Cutoff has shown moderate increases in recent years, especially for the General and BCB categories, depending on paper difficulty and vacancies.